Dunn-Edwards Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) Paint Color

What color is Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)?

Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) is #B08F42, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 143, 66).

In the RGB color model, Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) has a red value of 176, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 62.5% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) has a hue of 42° (degrees), 62.5 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.

Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) is cool or warm?

The color Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Pirate's Gold (DEA 168)?

Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 29 puts Dunn-Edwards Pirate's Gold (DEA 168) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.